Heading down the Subaru route

[pionte]

No.... I would love to see one in the flesh. The pictures alone look so good !

What gearbox are you using ?

Do you have any other pics of your install that you could link to ? I am really interested in what exhausts people are using? and what they sound like .

[christofy]

I didn't do this install as bought it from my mate but looks pretty much the same as my ej22 conversion which I did. Main difference is the turbo clutch setup but rather than na one. Gearbox is just an AHU code originally mated to a 2.1. The exhaust is an rjes one but they have stopped selling them now. I used a TVR silencer on ej22 which was OK but a bit loud so I added two extra powerflow silencers. If your ever near yarmouth/Norwich area I'd gladly take you for a spin.

[pionte]

Pictures look great, I will have a good look at them.

That exhaust is amazing, looks factory !

Does the H6 need the turbo style pull clutch ? Or can the standard hydraulic one be used ?

If I am ever up your way I will take you up on your kind offer of a ride out

[christofy]

Pretty sure you need the turbo clutch setup. The belhousing comes with very good instructions tho so not a problem. I've got loads of pics of ej22 conversion on my Facebook which I think are open to public if you search Chris fryer. My profile pic is a silver magnum multivan

[silverbullet]

so a few years down the line if the heads have to be replaced its not going to be too costly... not like rebuilding a WBX !

Don't you believe it! The EJ is already becoming a "classic" engine with parts prices & availability to match...

[pionte]

so a few years down the line if the heads have to be replaced its not going to be too costly... not like rebuilding a WBX !

Don't you believe it! The EJ is already becoming a "classic" engine with parts prices & availability to match...

oh

[silverbullet]

Well they have been making them since the late 80's... phase 1 closed deck are much prised by the racing boys (£1200+ for a crankcase) and if the engine runs a big end then you need a new crank 'cos they are very difficult to clean out after a regrind, but the later cranks dont fit the early case without precision machining work...
If you have an EJ and are in for the long haul, my advice is to buy a complete, known, good spare engine of identical spec and store it with care.

[christofy]

Good advice. Spare engine lurking in the garage is a good idea. Cheaper than a rebuild. But then a well looked after ej should be very trouble free.

[Dazco]

I'm gonna have to try and blag a drive in scooby powered van one day .

[pionte]

Just organised my donor engine... 2.5 Quad cam just need to sell my Holdsworth Hitop to fund the rest of the conversion parts from RJES . Really looking forward to starting the project.

[miggs]

im watching this thread with interest as now planning to do a conversion

[christofy]

Im in norfolk if anyone wants a look over my conversion and a drive out.

[Smosh]

I'm gonna have to try and blag a drive in scooby powered van one day .

likewise! There is one in Gsy, but I may be upsetting the owner by not using him for my bodywork! :/

[restoman]

I've got a 2 litre non turbo Impreza coming in if anybody wants it as a donor?
Rusty rear subframe was reason for sale, nothing wrong mechanically
belonged to a friend of mine & well looked after
Won't be expensive - about £350 complete

[gdaddy1980]

I didn't do this install as bought it from my mate but looks pretty much the same as my ej22 conversion which I did. Main difference is the turbo clutch setup but rather than na one. Gearbox is just an AHU code originally mated to a 2.1. The exhaust is an rjes one but they have stopped selling them now. I used a TVR silencer on ej22 which was OK but a bit loud so I added two extra powerflow silencers. If your ever near yarmouth/Norwich area I'd gladly take you for a spin.

Hi christofy sorry to hijack thread but I am now going down the subaru route as my 1.7 ky snapped the crank on the acle straight. I am regularly your way and would love to have a look at your install just so I can get my head round a few things. Cheers Gareth.